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He who excuses himself accuses himself

We suspect that the person who makes too many excuses because he is probably covering up his ill actions. It is better to admit a thing frankly than to make excuse, for the excuses are such obvious evasions that they irritate instead of convincing.

See also:
  • Qui s’excuse, s’accuse
  • He who denies all confesses all
  • Excusatio non petita accusatio manifesta

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